Lizzie Rayner is a British professional triathlete whose journey into elite sport began with a childhood immersed in many sports from swimming and hockey to cricket and running.  She competed in her first triathlon when she was 12 years of age, inspired by the 2012 London Olympics, she rediscovered her passion for the sport and set her sights on a professional racing career. 

Lizzie had a breakthrough in 2022 with a surprise win at the Outlaw Half in Nottingham, an achievement that allowed her to secure a professional triathlon license. Since then, she has raced with and against some of the best middle distance triathletes in the world. In 2024 in just her second season as a pro, she took the tape to win IRONMAN 70.3 Portugal, Cascais in a hugely exciting sprint finish.  She went on to race at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Taupo New Zealand last year, rounding out her year with a 16th place finish on the world stage. 

This year she has already finished twice on the podium with a 3rd place finish at IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia and a second place finish at IRONMAN 70.3  Pays d'Aix, steadily building her profile and trophy cabinet with some super results and performances. 

This episode delves into Lizzies' training routines, fuelling strategies and goals for future races. Her sporting story to date is a testament to her approach to performance, perseverance and progress in achieving athletic excellence. 

Although Lizzie is relatively new to the professional ranks of the sport of triathlon she is already making her mark and undoubtedly has a bright and podium filled career ahead in the sport.